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There is a place not far from where we live, a place indescribable and inescapable, where those fairy- tale beings live: giants, witches and princes. To Carl Jung, and to Joseph Campbell, this place was called the “collective unconscious,”… Read More ›

An internationally acclaimed Chinese artist and activist wants to come to Harrisonburg. Junior Victoria Gunawan recently interviewed Ai Weiwei about his artwork, motivation, and message for students in the U.S. In addition to his… Read More ›

The largest group of Mennonite congregations in the country may be breaking ties with the Mennonite Church and EMU’s listening process is one of the causes. The Lancaster Conference bishops have called for a reevaluation of their relationship with Mennonite… Read More ›

International Student Organization President Sophomore Kaltuma Noorow and Vice President Junior Caleb Hinga Vice President collaborated to find the most fitting theme for this year’s annual banquet. Based on the events centered on Vincent Harding’s recent presence on the EMU… Read More ›

A southern drawl, a body image commentator, a decrier of injustice, a lover of cultures, and a Mennonite cautionary battled in the C. Henry Smith peace oratorical contest last Friday evening. The Southern Drawl Senior Jordan Luther discussed the connotations… Read More ›

Show the “Ordinary Radicals” film in Common Grounds and get a good eight people to attend. Hold an event discussing sex and you will get standing room only. Sex: 1. Shane Claiborne: 0. Last Thursday I went to a facilitated… Read More ›